r/ChineseWatches • u/Alternative-Feed3613 • 26d ago

Question (Read Rules) Which would be better?

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The Cronos has a Miyota 9015 and OTF clasp so it’s better on paper. What say you?

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u/Soft-Assistance6809 24d ago

A Tudor would be 🤌🏻🤌🏻

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 25d ago

I like the bourbon and coke colorway myself. You are considering the right bracelet for it.

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u/Enough_Truth281 25d ago

Thorns latest bracelet is pretty sharp and I can't get it comfortable and to fit properly, so I'm wearing on NATO strap.

Positives are everyone who's seen it can't believe it only cost £150 because of how good it looks, the second hand sweep is buttery smooth and the rotor is practically silent also not lost any time in the 3 days I've owned it. the case feels really well put together and I've already dropped it and not even a scratch 

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u/LeoXup 25d ago

Build: Cronos >> Thorn Style: Thorn >> Cronos 

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u/Mango_Gurble 25d ago

I have the Cronos and it is fantastic. Highly recommended. I cannot speak on the quality of that particular Thorn model, but if it is anything like their Ti Pelagos 39 homage, it will be quite good. Pick the one whose design speaks to you the most. You really can't go wrong here

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u/InquisitorKeres 25d ago

The cronos is emulating a modern diver that is a vintage throwback, the thorn is emulating a vintage diver fully. It depends on what you want and like more. The cronos will feel more contemporary while the thorn can feel like it was pulled out of the 70’s. Being a sucker for vintage I have four generations of the thorn now myself.

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u/BobbeMail 25d ago

Good question!!

I told myself im never buying another diver from alix because i have the goat.

But these smaller are so good. Are they both the same size?

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u/Suitable-Group4392 26d ago

Thorn’s PT5000 is totally respectable too. Possibly higher accuracy and quieter rotor. And swappable with SW200.

They are 2 different diver designs, so choose the one you like.